Categories for Hints and Tips
September 17, 2024 1:18 pm
Published by Binks
Whether in a warehouse, restaurant, health facility, or school ensuring the appropriate flooring in your premises is an essential consideration in any commercial property.
Following government Health and Safety laws, floors must be suitable for either the work being completed on them or for the public’s safety in general. Ranging from anti-slip to easy clean and hygienic there are plenty of choices of safety flooring to meet your specific requirements.
Find out below why you should consider safety flooring, and how the expert team at Rivendell can assist you below.
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May 24, 2024 3:14 pm
Published by Merry
You’ve invested time and money in a beautiful, luxurious new carpet but daily footfall, spills and animal fur can make it look less luxurious and more well worn. In order to keep your carpet in the best possible condition we’ve compiled some top tips to ensure your new carpet is cared for.
How Clean is Your Carpet?
Did you know that carpets can hold as much as four times their weight in dirt? That’s a pretty terrifying figure isn’t it? In fact, research has revealed that 41% of the British population have never washed their carpets; that’s 2.6 million people.
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May 17, 2024 1:45 pm
Published by Binks
As many of us begin to wind down from the Summer holidays and accept that the nights are already drawing in, University students up and down the country are just 2 months in to their potentially four month long Summer break. No, we’re not jealous either.
So, with many preparing to head back to their University cities in time for the October new term, landlords and agents need to ensure that their properties are up to scratch.
From making sure that the property is safe and in working order to ensuring that the carpet and flooring is fit for purpose, we’ve pulled together a simple checklist for landlords to think about before the new term.
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May 17, 2024 1:18 pm
Published by Binks
Does your flooring hold up to wear and tear whilst offering high end design?
If not, then it might be time for you to rethink the design and practicality of your flooring.
Whether hotels or restaurants, the hospitality industry as a whole is big on visual appeal. And let’s face it consumers have come to expect a certain level of aesthetics when visiting such places. Your flooring is therefore a crucial element to a positive customer experience.
If you’re not sure where to start have a read below and let us help.
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March 17, 2021 6:18 pm
Published by Binks
Are you looking to transform your home? Changing your flooring is a fantastic way of doing so and can give you subtle elegance, practical everyday comfort, or even make a dramatic statement in any room in your home.
Thanks to its timeless elegance and style, hardwood flooring is a popular option for many. But the decision to invest in your home’s aesthetics, particularly wooden flooring, shouldn’t be taken lightly. Therefore we have put together a 4 step guide to help you on your way. Take a look below:
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March 17, 2021 1:18 pm
Published by Binks
Whether hotels, education facilities, commercial developments, or commercially rented properties choosing the right flooring is key.
There are plenty of considerations to be taken on board, from the specific environment and traffic to particular uses. In fact, the whole process can at times be a little overwhelming.
But, that’s where Rivendell come in. With extensive knowledge and experience installing carpet and flooring to a wide range of commercial projects we can take the stress out of the process for you. Discover below exactly what you’ll need to consider and how we can help you:
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March 17, 2021 1:17 pm
Published by Binks
When refurbishing or decorating a home, it’s usually the kitchen, lounge or bedrooms that receive all of the attention. Often the hallway and stairs are one of the last areas to be considered and tackled but they can be completely transformed by choosing the right flooring.
The stairs in a great many houses are by, or in sight of, the front door. They are therefore the first thing that you and your guests see when they come into your home. Taking time to think about how you want to decorate your stairway and set the tone for your home, is therefore time and money, well spent.
We think that there are three main ways you can dress your stairs with the right flooring, hard wood, carpet runners and fully carpeted. We’ll look at each of them here to help you decide what’s best for your home.
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June 25, 2019 1:17 pm
Published by Binks
Photo by Woodpecker flooring
Wood flooring is a beautiful and smart way to finish your home or office, but there are some key things you can do to look after it so that it will continue to look great and last many years.
There are two ways of having ‘real’ wood flooring. Solid wood and engineered wood. Solid wood is made from a single piece of wood, whilst engineered flooring is built with different man-made layers with the final top layer being solid wood. Read more about the different types of wood flooring including laminate in our previous blog posts.
Below are some of our top tips for looking after both solid wood and engineered wood to keep them in peak condition.
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December 20, 2018 1:17 pm
Published by Binks
Commercial flooring is a big project for a business to budget for, and when the time comes to upgrade your flooring, you need the right company working with you to get the result you want. With every business having different needs, there’s rarely one option that suits everyone, and while you are likely searching for the most affordable flooring options for your business, you should never base your flooring decision on price. Saving money on flooring and using cheaper flooring for a quick fix, is a false economy and won’t help you in the long term.
Very few spaces have surfaces that receive as much wear and tear as flooring does, and it’s also one of the most difficult to maintain in a commercial setting.
Retail, for example, requires a visually pleasing flooring option. Flooring that looks neglected loses customers, as it shows that you don’t care as much as you should about your business. When it comes to office flooring selection, there are corners that you should never cut, and we’ve highlighted some of these mistakes that should be avoided below:
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December 5, 2018 1:17 pm
Published by Binks
Whether you’re a fully devoted dog lover, a cat enthusiast or the proud owner of another friend from the animal kingdom; we know that pets are very much part of the family. They, of course, share our home and as much as we may love them we know that paws and claws mean furnishings take an extra battering.
If you are building a new home, renovating your current space or just fancy changing up the floor, it is important to consider your pets when making this decision. The obvious things to think about are the ease of cleaning and the durability of a floor, but there are many other advantages and disadvantages for each type of floor in regards to it being pet-friendly.
Our experience over the years means we have access to a whole range of flooring to help you decide what is best for you including some top tips on how to keep your floor in top condition when caring for an animal.
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